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Sep 12, 2024 • 7min
3 Ways to spot a ghost job listing
Over 80% of recruiters admit that they post ads for jobs that either don’t exist or are already filled. Here’s why it happens and how to sniff them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 2024 • 7min
4 ways to take on toxic colleagues—and win
We often allow toxic coworkers more power than they actually have. This medical leader says we can tame these annoying ‘paper tigers’ by honing these 4 microskills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 10, 2024 • 9min
Why optimistic leaders create more productive and happier workplaces
Discover how an optimistic mindset can transform leadership and boost workplace productivity. Personal anecdotes reveal the power of vision and positivity in overcoming challenges. Learn about 'positive genius' and its impact on employee performance, alongside the importance of adaptability in a shared vision. The podcast also highlights how intention, rather than mere desire, drives success in leadership, while collective engagement fosters a happier, more productive work environment.

Sep 9, 2024 • 8min
Why a 4-day workweek sets up an uneven playing field for workers
While workers in well-paid jobs have bargaining leverage to assert their legal rights, others in lower-paid jobs face minimal protection and risk direct exploitation in a four-day working week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2024 • 4min
80% of LGBTQ+ workers are ready to boycott companies that don’t support DEI
While companies like Ford and Lowe’s have taken a more extreme stance on DEI, these developments are just the latest in a trend of corporations eliminating or altering their DEI programs over the past year, particularly in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 5, 2024 • 5min
This is the best way to end a meeting
Learn how to leave your meeting participants feeling satisfied and engaged with effective endings. Discover the key elements that create a meaningful conclusion, balancing practical achievements with emotional connections. This expert reveals the art of wrapping up discussions, ensuring everyone leaves glad they attended.

Sep 4, 2024 • 6min
An airline captain shares how leaders can truly gain respect and influence
After four decades and 22,000 hours of flying experience, training, examining, and building teams, Captain Smith learned these are some of the keys that can help propel us to become the most respected and influential leaders of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2024 • 8min
The ultimate guide to using Handshake to land a job or internship
If you’re a college student, you’re likely already familiar with the platform. These hacks can help you stand out, say experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 6min
How to balance a side hustle with a full-time job
Taking steps such as prioritizing transparency, avoiding conflicts of interest, and setting clear boundaries can help you balance two hustles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
How to fall back in love with your job
If you used to love what you did and are now feeling defeated or disengaged, there are options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices